Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Mr President. This proposition put by those opposite—a further position today—is just the height of economic irresponsibility. We have delivered in this budget a balance between tough decisions needed to face up to the global economic challenges and, as I have already said, $47 billion worth of tax cuts. This is just further evidence that those opposite have no economic credibility left whatsoever. Given the challenges we face, both domestically and abroad, this is the time for responsible economic policy, not for irresponsible behaviour designed for short-term political ends simply about looking after their mates.